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On-Site & Chain-of-Custody Hard Drive Shredding

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New Service: On-Site & Chain-of-Custody Hard Drive Shredding

When old computers leave your environment, your data shouldn’t go with them. That’s why Automated Business Solutions (ABS) invested in the Formax FD 87HDS Hard Drive Shredder, so we can physically shred your drives into pieces too small to reconstruct, right here under a secure, documented process.

Why physical shredding beats “erase & hope”
What you get with ABS Hard Drive Shredding
Meet the Machine: Formax FD 87HDS
How it works with ABS (simple & secure)
Who Benefits Most?

Why physical shredding beats “erase & hope”

Wipes and software resets can miss data. Degaussing requires special media and still leaves you storing a risky “brick.” Shredding is final: the platter is fragmented into metal pieces, no recovery, no guesswork

* Degaussing is the process of reducing or eliminating a magnetic field by applying a reverse magnetic field, used for securely destroying data on magnetic media and for reducing the magnetic signature of naval vessels

What you get with ABS Hard Drive Shredding

  1. True physical destruction: Drives are shredded into small fragments (down to ~5 mm for 2.5″ drives).
  2. Secure, local handling: We manage the chain of custody from pickup/delivery to destruction, with procedures aligned to modern data-protection expectations.
  3. Compliant & auditable: Our documented process supports your HIPAA/GLBA/FACTA retention and disposal requirements (consult your compliance lead for your specific policy mapping).
  4. Predictable pricing: Volume-based rates—often more cost-effective than third-party haul-away services.

Meet the Machine: Formax FD 87HDS

Built for continuous operation with hardened solid-steel blades and separate cutting chambers for different drive types, the FD 87HDS is designed for reliability and consistent, verifiable destruction. Key highlights:

  • Handles both 3.5″ desktop and 2.5″ laptop drives (separate chambers for optimal results).
  • Destruction size:
    • ~1.6″ (40 mm) random fragments for 3.5″ HDDs
    • ~0.19″ (5 mm) random fragments for 2.5″ HDDs/SSDs
  • Throughput: ~3–4 drives per minute for efficient batch jobs.
  • Industrial build: chain-driven motor, LED control panel, and continuous-duty design for dependable operation.

Bottom line: this isn’t “destroying” in name only—the Formax FD 87HDS reduces drives to scrap so data can’t be recovered.

How it works with ABS (simple & secure)

  1. Scope & Quote – Tell us your drive count and type (mix of 3.5″ / 2.5″), and we’ll provide volume-based pricing.
  2. Delivery, Pickup, or Shipped – We can collect your hard drives via in-person pickup, or you can deliver/ship your devices to our office.
  3. Shred & Document – Drives are shredded immediately; we provide destruction details for your records.
  4. Responsible Recycling – ABS coordinates compliant metal/e-waste recycling of residual materials.

Who benefits most?

    1. Healthcare, finance, legal & education – anyone under data-retention and privacy rules.
    2. IT refresh & decommission projects – wipe the risk along with the hardware.
    3. M&A or office moves – clean closets and close risk gaps before they follow you.

Ready to Shred?

    1. If you’re currently paying a pickup service, or sitting on a backlog of old drives,

ABS can help you clear it fast and securely.

Call us today to speak with an expert, compare options, and schedule your first batch.

🔒 Protect your business. Protect your data. Shred with confidence.

Start Shredding Today!